Southern California Law Firm For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse

Experiencing sexual abuse, assault or rape is not only a painful experience at the time of an attack, but also, for a vast majority of survivors, a source of lifelong negative effects.

When it is possible to hold the wrongdoer accountable through the criminal justice system, this can be an important step toward healing for a victim. In addition, civil litigation may provide a path to additional relief in the form of financial compensation.

At Coast Law Group LLP, our lawyers represent people who have experienced sexual abuse as children or adults. Our attorneys have a strong track record as well as a determination to continue to help others.

Things To Know About Sexual Abuse Claims

If you were raped as an adult, you may realize through counseling or on your own that you should report this to the police as a first step toward justice. Assuming that you can prove that a sexual encounter was not consensual, you may also be able to sue the abuser.

On the other hand, if your child has told you that they were abused or you have realized that you were sexually abused as a child, then you may worry that it is too late or too difficult to prove the case and pursue justice. We urge you to get in contact with us at Coast Law Group LLP and learn how we can get relief on your behalf.

Was your child’s (or your own) abuser a person in a position of power, such as a teacher, priest, minister, counselor coach or babysitter? The imbalance of power often indicates that an institution such as a school, church, synagogue, summer camp, athletic organization or day care program was ultimately responsible. You may have two or more paths to relief through civil litigation.

Proving Sexual Abuse Cases

Thanks to the abundant research available on this topic as well as our attorneys’ experience and results for past clients, you may have many sources of relevant evidence in your case, such as:

• Recollections of friends or others whom you told about the abuse shortly after it happened or as soon as you remembered it
• Physical, psychological and emotional symptoms, such as sleep troubles, flashbacks, fear of strangers, depression, sexual dysfunction, poor concentration and more
• Reports by medical professionals of physical effects, such as substance abuse, scars or a sexually transmitted disease (STD) occurring after an attack

If there is a pending or past criminal case in existence, our lawyers may obtain information from police or court records. If there is no criminal case, then our team will discuss with you whether you want to make a police report or solely pursue compensation through the civil litigation system.

Let’s Talk About The Sexual Abuse That Has Harmed You, Your Child Or Your Elderly Parent In A Nursing Home

Experience our attorneys’ compassion and respect in a free initial consultation. To schedule an appointment, call 760-670-4554 or send an email inquiry.